Ep. 90 When Secular and Faith-Based Relationship Frameworks Collide in Counseling

Many clinicians feel caught between secular frameworks, ethical responsibilities, biblical convictions, and client autonomy. But what if there’s a third option beyond compromise or confrontation? In this week's episode of Christ in Private Practice, I sit down with licensed therapist and coach Melissa Gendreau, LMHC to explore some of the tensions Christian clinicians face when relationship frameworks, counseling models, and faith convictions intersect. We discuss: ✨ Why some counseling tensions feel so emotionally charged ✨ The difference between being a Christian counselor and a counselor who is Christian ✨ How curiosity and compassion can change difficult clinical conversations ✨ Why understanding therapeutic frameworks matters more than ever This conversation may challenge some assumptions while offering practical wisdom for navigating complex clinical spaces. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. 👇 After listening, I'd love to hear from you: Have you ever felt tension between your clinical training and your faith convictions? What helped you navigate it? #ChristInPrivatePractice #ChristianCounselor #FaithIntegration #PrivatePractice #MentalHealthProfessionals #ChristianTherapist